PennDOT to repair bridge in West Nantmeal

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Lewis Mill Road will be closed and detoured for five months starting Monday, Nov. 12, between Creek Road and Wyebrook Road for the rehabilitation of the structurally deficient bridge over the Brandywine Creek in West Nantmeal, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced.

Lewis Mill Road traffic will be detoured over Route 82 (North Manor Road) and Creek Road.Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.

PennDOTís contractor will repair the deteriorating stone arch and side walls on the structure and resurface the bridge deck.Work is expected to be completed in late April 2013.

The one-span, stone arch bridge was built in 1903.It is 16 feet wide and 40 feet long. The structure carries 427 vehicles a day.

J.D. Eckman Inc. of Atglen is the general contractor on the $7,394,127 project.The work is financed with 100 percent state funds.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to www.511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

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